Once a center of activity of a new and rapidly growing city of Houston in the 1800s, Market Square Park was reborn as one of Houston's most beloved parks five years ago. Over the past century, Market Square has been the home to open air markets, four City Halls and even a parking lot. After […]
Though it might seem that summer will never end and the (slightly) cooler days finally arrive, autumn is just around the corner, and once again, for the 22nd time, the TransCanada Theater District Open House is set, on Sunday (August 30), to welcome the new fall performing arts season by opening the doors of all […]
The Heights restaurant market is so hot that even an allegedly cursed location has a new lease on life. Since Stella Sola closed three years ago, the space, which was also home to a fine dining restaurant called Bedford, has been empty. Ronnie Killen briefly flirted with the idea of opening a second steakhouse in […]
The fall social calendar is choc-a-block with charitable fundraisers focused on food, events in which the city's top toques join forces, compete or simply try to outshine one another. These taste-tempting happenings are designed for foodies of all ranks. Think nights of infinite deliciousness. Hats off to the generous chefs and restaurant owners who give […]
Affectionately referred to as a "hole in the wall," the Hubcap Grill in downtown Houston is a bar and grill that wins hearts through the all-American combo of juicy burgers and crispy fries. Don’t let the plastic patio furniture or tiny dining area fool you; Hubcap is an elitist when it comes to grilling a […]
With over 200 participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks, diners have a wide variety of choices in terms of cuisine, location, ambiance etc. Despite all of those options, the number don't lie — Houstonians see HRW as an opportunity to get a good deal on steak. Just look at last year's top 10 donations by restaurant […]
What: The Women's Home sixth annual reDo Fashion Event. Where: Grand Foyer of Wortham Theater Center. The 411: Mandy Kao and Sneha Merchant chaired the event that featured celebrity models on the catwalk in amazing, designer threads from some of Houston's chicest closets. Male models were decked out in fashions from Lucho. The fundraiser honored […]
All lined up and ready to pour. That was the scene over the weekend as cement trunks stood in several rows along Capitol and Rusk at the site of the new Capitol Tower skyscraper in downtown Houston. Skanska USA and its concrete subcontractor, Baker Concrete Construction, filled the block-long site with 9,300 cubic yards of […]
Whether you dip it into a steaming cup of tea or serve it as a treat for dessert, rich, buttery shortcake is a classic cookie that just about everyone enjoys. There are a wide variety of ways to make shortbread, and there are even more delicious toppings to bring out that creamy flavor. Here are […]
The 13th Annual Fall Home & Garden Show at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center is a great way to welcome the cooler weather and Fall season. Get a glimpse into the future of interior design inside with the Hunter Douglas Exhibit, bath showcase, and kitchen galore. Enjoy demos on organic gardening and […]